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Patent GB-190213150-A (GB)
Title: Means or Appliance for Starting Crystallization in Thermophores.
Inventor: HEILIGER FRITZ
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 13,150. Heiliger, F. June 10. Heating by chemical action or molecular combination.-Relates to means or appliances for starting crystallization in thermophores and the like, and consists of bodies of suitable form and material disposed within the thermophore in such a manner that, by the external compression of the thermophore and the moving of the compressed parts in opposite directions, the bodies are rubbed together to start crystallization. Inside the pillow or bolster thermophore shown in Figs. 1 and 2, four bodies or rubber nipples c are arranged, and are provided with roughened friction surfaces. The bodies may be of gold lace, or of chain or chain mail, or of metal.
Patent GB-190215259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Explosive Charges for Guns
Inventor: SCOTT ROBERT WALTER
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 15,259. Scott, R. W. July 8. Explosives; cartridges.-The charge is cut up into thin slices, Figs. 1 and 2, and is coated with a film of the explosive, thereby producing a slow combustion at first, and an increasing combustion as soon as the internal surfaces are exposed. To enable the pellet to be readily handled, the cuts do not extend completely through, as shown at 36. The portion 36 may be left in the centre of the charge. To make the rate of combustion progressive, the cuts may be made of varying depth, or they may be protected by films of different thickness. The internal surfaces may be formed as shown at 62 in Fig. 20. Fig. 21 shows the units connected in pairs by films 64, and the pairs united by the film 65. Figs. 22 and 23 show a unit which is perforated and sliced, and then coated, internally as well as externally, with the film.
Patent GB-190218428-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a Device for Preventing the Creeping of Rails.
Inventor: DORPMUELLER HEINRICH
Filed: 1902-08-21
Granted: 1902-12-04
Abstract: 18,428. Dorpm³ller, H., and Paulus, H. Aug. 21. Rails, preventing creep of. A clamp a is held on the foot of the rail by gibs b spread by a wedge c, which bears against the chair g or sleeper &c. and thus tightens the clamp to hold the rail in case of creep. In a modification, a gib and wedge are placed in the clamp over the foot of the rail instead of underneath as shown.
Patent GB-190224824-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Metallic Guards or Fences
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 24,824. Starkie, W., and Starkie & Sons, J. Nov. 12. Safety guards on roofs.-Guards or fences for use on the outside of tramcars, and for other useful and ornamental pur - poses, are formed in the shape of a lattice or trellis as shown in Fig. 3, from metallic ribbons or pieces twisted at intervals, as shown in Fig. 2. The ribbons are woven or interlaced as shown in Fig. 3, no rivets or other fastenings being used, and the top and bottom of the fence are formed with loops C, thus obviating projections which would be liable to catch in dresses &c. Instead of ribbon, wire of any section may be used, and the fence may be strengthened by longitudinal strips.
Patent GB-190225511-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carbon or Brush Holders for Dynamo Electric Machines and the like.
Inventor: ZABEL CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-20
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 25,511. Zabel, C., Zabel, B., and Zabel, W. Nov. 20. Brush-holders.-A carbon brush 2 is held in a clip, composed of two relatively-adjustable members 3, 4 and 5, 6, and capable of sliding in the support 11. The clip is so formed that the sides of the brush are left exposed. Contact is made by a flexible laminated conductor 17, which, after being led into the clip, has its laminae separated, so as to make direct contact with the top, front, and back surfaces of the carbon. Pressure is applied by a pivoted lever 20, the short arm of which is acted on by a spring 21, while the long arm bears at two points on the top of the brush. As the brush wears away, the leverage increases, and thus compensates for the weakening of the spring. To remove the clip from its support, the lever is thrown back, as shown in dotted lines ; it is retained in its inoperative position by the spring. The holder is mounted on its supporting rod or stud by means of a clip or bracket 29. The holder and clip have plain contacting-surfaces, and are secured together by an inclined bolt 34 and flanged nut 32, sliding in an undercut slot 31 formed in the holder, so that the clip may be reversed to compensate for wear of the commutator.
Patent GB-190308383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Switch Actuating Mechanisms for Railways or the like.
Inventor: FITCH JOHN HENERY
Filed: 1903-04-11
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 8383. Fitch, J. H. April 11. Points and switches.-Relates to a method of operating points and switches from the car itself whilst moving. Fig. 1 shows a sectional side elevation of the car, and Fig. 2 a plan, with the car body removed. When either of the levers h is depressed, the corresponding wheel k pushes down one end of the rocking lever m, and so works the point d as required. This rocking lever is shown in detail in Figs. 3 and 4. The springs q restore the levers to their upper position when released. The shaft e is secured to the frame of the trucks, so as to have a definite position independent of the load on the car. The foot pieces 7 work in slots z in the plate w, which is shown in detail in Fig. 5. These pieces are toothed, as shown, and so arranged in conjunction with the opposite ends of the double pawl x, that only one lever can be down at the same time.
Patent GB-190314630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Ice Freezing Tanks.
Inventor: STERNE LOUIS
Filed: 1903-07-01
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 14,630. Sterne, Z. July 1. Ice-making.-Relates to apparatus for agitating or circulating water in ice-tanks, being specially applicable for use with the invention described in Specification No. 5933, A.D. 1903. A number of beaters A on a shaft A<1> work in the ice-tanks C in water which is above the level of the brine in the tank B. An air-jet may be employed instead of the beaters. The brine is circulated by a pair of propellers J, J<1>. Passages K for the brine are formed in the bottoms of the ice-tanks to effect freezing from the bottom upwards.
Patent GB-190320163-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Liquids with Ozonised Air or other Gaseous Ozone Mixtures.
Inventor: BLOXAM ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1903-09-18
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 20,163. Bloxam, A. G., [Dillan, E.]. Sept. 18. Liquids, sterilizing.-In the process described in Specification No. 9183, A.D. 1901, for treating liquids with ozonized air or other gaseous ozone mixtures, any reducing-gases present, such as methane, sulphuretted hydrogen &c., are first removed from the water to be sterilized. The water is sprayed through a chamber f, across which a current of air is maintained through the pipes h, i, and is then passed through the rose g into the circuit of the ozone current.
Patent GB-190322094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Discharging or Filling Vats and like Receptacles.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1903-10-13
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 22,094. Thompson, W. P., [Blaisdell, H. W.]. Oct. 13. Loading and unloading. - Consists of apparatus for discharging or filling vats, bins, or similar large receptacles, and is adapted for handling ores, sand, gravel, grain, &c. and especially such materials as tailings in the cyanide process. Mounted on a bridge c over the vat &c. is a central column f, carrying arms g fitted with discs j which, as the column is rotated, feed the material towards the centre. The discs j are preferably set at angles of from 60‹ to 75‹ to their arms, the angles being greater towards the extremities. The material is carried up the column, discharged into a conveyer 7, and delivered on to a conveyer 6 running outside the line of vats. The column f is slowly lowered as the material is discharged. The means for carrying the material from the centre of the vat to the conveyer 7 comprises an elevator k mounted inside the column and arranged to tip the material into a troughp, which is rotated on the column, and in which is held a stationary disc adapted to scoop the material into a shoot delivering on to the conveyer 7. The column is rotate by gearing 25, 15, and the nut 12, by which the column is supported, is driven by differential gearing 26, 37, 38, connected with the gearing 25, and adapted to rotate the nuts at a speed slightly different from that of the column, for feeling the column down, or at a much quicker speed, for rapidly moving, raising, or lowering the column. The gearing just described and also the conveyers 7 are driven from a motor 20, and hand gearing is provided for the raising and lowering gearing and for the traversing gearing. The elevator k and the ring p are driven by a separate motor on the column f. Means are provided for traversing the bridge from the rails of one set of vats to those of another set. Where the apparatus is used for filling, the material is fed in near the centre and distributed radially outwards by the discs j. The vat is in this case discharged through a central bottom outlet. This is closed by a sliding door or by a plug, which to open the outlet is raised up into the hollow rotating column.
Patent GB-190326265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Daylight Developing and like Apparatus for use in Photography.
Inventor: LESPERANCE JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-12-01
Granted: 1904-02-11
Abstract: 26,265. LespÚrance, J. Dec. 1. Developing; fixing; washing; dark boxes.-Dark slides containing plates to be developed are placed in a box in which the plates are dropped into a dish, and developed, fixed, and washed. In the box, shown in section in Fig. 3, and in side elevation in Fig. 2, there are in the upper part, three compartments 18 to receive dark slides, one of which, 7, is shown in position. In order to develop the plates, a sliding door 40 at the bottom of the dark slide is pulled out by a rod 43. The two plates then drop into the developing-dish 26 below, being kept apart by a bent wire 31. The developing &c. solutions are introduced into the dishes from a small cistern 36, Fig. 1, connected to the dishes at 33 by flexible pipes 35. By raising or lowering this cistern, the solution is introduced or withdrawn irom the developing-dish.
Patent GB-190402503-A (GB)
Title: Speedometer.
Inventor: WERTHMUELLER ARNOLD
Filed: 1904-02-01
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 2503. Werthmiiller, A. Feb. 2, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Speed indicators.-Speed is measured by the angle traversed by a lever in a given time, and recorded on a strip of paper traversed by clock- work. In this instrument there are three levers which are deflected in succession and act on a single lever connected to the indicating-apparatus. In the cross-section of the apparatus, Fig. 4, one of the three indicating levers 11 is shown. The lever is deflected by the toothed wheel 10, to which it is connected by a friction clutch, the wheel 10 being coupled for a definite time to a shaft 4, geared by bevel gearing to the driving-shaft the revolu- tions of which are to be measured. The coupling with the shaft 4 is effected by a lever 24 which acts on a pinion gearing with the wheel 10, and is actuated by cams on a shaft 21 rotated at a uni- form speed by clockwork. The end of the lever 11 acts upon a pivoted yoke 16, and is held in its posi- tion of maximum deflection by a pawl 34 till the next lever has reached the maximum deflection, the yoke 16 always remaining in contact with the most advanced of the levers 11. The clockwork which drives the shaft 21 is wound up by a cam 56 on a shaft 55 driven from the driving-shaft. The drum 52 which traverses the strip of paper, on which the record is made, is actuated by worm gearing from the clockwork as shown. A pin 65 on the cam 56 actuates a ratchet-wheel 70 which raises and drops a spring-actuated pricker to punc- ture the travelling strip of paper at the end of a definite number of revolutions of the driving- shaft. The arrangement for drawing the speed curve is shown in Fig. 1. The yoke 16 deflected by the three levers 11 is connected to a boss 18 which through gearing, traverses backwards or forwards the circular rack 39 and a transverse bar 43 mounted thereon. At the upper end of this bar is a spring pricker 45 which is pressed against the travelling strip of paper at regular intervals by projections 47 on the controlling shaft 21, which, through the lever 41, rotate the shaft 38 and with it the transverse bar 43 and pricker 45.
Patent GB-190409932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Extracting from Vegetable Matters, Gluosides possessing Colouring or Tanning Properties, and also in the Products resulting from such Processes.
Inventor: OAKES FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1904-04-30
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 9932. Oakes, F. J. April 30. Tannins.-To prevent oxidation of the glucosides obtained in the extraction of tannins &c. from vegetable products by leaching, they are brought into contact with carbonic acid while infusing into the aqueous leach under conditions which admit of their combination with the carbonic acid. The leach is preferably saturated with the carbonic acid, which may be injected into the water near the bottom and preferably continuously throughout the extraction, the process being otherwise carried out as usual. Tannins thus produced are free from gallic acid.
Patent GB-190414248-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crank Mechanism.
Inventor: MARTIN GEORGES DANISY
Filed: 1904-06-23
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,248. Martin, G. D. June 23. Driving-gear.-Relates to crank and ratchet mechanism for use with steam and other engines. The rod b from the cylinder c is connected to a crank a, mounted on a shaft built up of discs h connected in pairs by pins or balls g arranged about 60‹ apart. Slotted levers i rocked by these pins are mounted on a shaft l which is provided with a number of ratchet-wheels in which spring-controlled pawls k on the levers i engage. The shaft l is provided with bevel-wheels n, either of which can be thrown into gear with the wheel q for reversing. s is a differential gear on the driving-shaft.
Patent GB-190419162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registers.
Filed: 1904-09-05
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 19,162. National Cash Register Co., [National Cash Register Co.]. Sept. 5. Receipts, checking and recording.-Cash registers having independent latched cash drawers or receptacles, and releasing- keys for the cash-drawers, of the key-set, crank-operated type described d in Specification No. 9400, A.D. 1897, or of other types, are provided with means, controlled by the releasing-devices, to prevent the making of indications w h e the e cashdrawers are open and until after the machines are operated. When one of the clerk's special keys 2 is depressed, its drawerplunger 19 is raised and the corresponding cash-drawer is released. The amount-indicator 3 is obscured by the flash plates 26, 27, through the lever 31, the pivoted latch 36, and the link 39 connected to the key-detent, while the cash-drawer is open, and before the machine is operated. A series of bevelled pivoted stops upon the main frame, just under the key-pins 11, prevents more than one clerk's key being depressed at once. The type-segments 48, Fig. 6, are mounted on the outer ends of the nest sleeves 49, which are connected to the gears of the special and amount banks. The type-segments print the amounts together with the special clerk's or department designations upon each operation of the machine. In a modified form of machine, means are provided for opening the cash-drawer and printing a clerk's designation by the operation of the special key alone. In this construction, the key detent 50 is formed with side grooves, and the key stems have inclined flanges, and can settle back to an intermediate position, when released, to return the drawer plunger, but intercept the rock latch 6 and secure the proper indication. Also, when one of the levers 56 is operated, it forces its slide 59 downward and brings its type 63 against the endless inking-ribbon 64 to imprint the detail strip 65 by forcing it against the movable platen 66. When the machine is subsequently operated, the platen is elevated to imprint from the amount-type carriers 48. Differently-toned bells may be used to indicate audibly which cash-drawer is being used, and the signals may be sounded only after the regular operation of the machine. The invention covers any devices which upon the opening of one of a series of cash receptacles will render any of the regular functions of a cash resistor ineffective and indicative of fraud until after the regular operation of the machine.
Patent GB-190419627-A (GB)
Title: Food Beverage
Inventor: SARGEANT GEORGE PEARSE
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 19,627. Sargent, G. P. Sept. 12. Cocoa preparations.-A material for making a " food beverage " is composed of cocoa, sugar, hops, and malt. The hops, malt, and the cocoa shells are boiled to a pulp, and the product is dried, powdered, and mixed with the sugar. The cocoa nibs, deprived of two-thirds of their butter, are then added and the mixture is made into a fine powder.
Patent GB-190426861-A (GB)
Title: A Convertible Travelling Rug and Cloak
Inventor: LODER ADRIENNE
Filed: 1904-12-09
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 26,861. Loder, A., [trading as "Adrian"]. Dec. 9. Cloaks.-A square or oblong travelling or carriage rug of any suitable material is provided with fastenings, such as hooks and eyes, buckles, clasps, &c., so that it may be fastened round the neck at the back, as shown at A, and at the front, to form a cloak. The centre of the rug forms a hood at the back.
Patent GB-190427713-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Formation of Incandescence Bodies for Electric Incandescence Lamps.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-12-19
Granted: 1905-01-19
Abstract: 27,713. Thompson, W. P., [Deutsche Gasgl³hlicht Akt.-Ges. (Auer Ges.)]. Dec. 19. Incandescent lamps. - Filaments of osmium and other materials which are brittle when cold are bent into shape while heated to incandescence in a reducing-atmosphere. In the case of a light reducing-gas, such as one containing much hydrogen, the operations are carried out in a tubular vessel open below, through which a current of the gas is passed downwards. If a heavy reducing-gas is employed, the opposite arrangement must be adopted. In order to bend a long loop k into two shorter ones, the prolongations g of the current-conducting wires h, Fig. 5, are clamped in terminals m attached to a suitable frame. The apparatus is introduced from below into the vessel a, Fig. 2, through which the gas passes, the filament is heated to incandescence by a current, and the lower bend of the loop is taken hold of by a hook of magnesia attached to a long handle, and is lifted and passed over a hook i. This latter hook is of metal or of thorium oxide, and is attached to the glass foot f. If of metal, it may be fused into a ball to hold the filament fast. For this purpose, the vessel a may be provided with a fixed electrode d and a tubular projection b into which an electrode c can be inserted ; when the filament has been bent, the hook is placed in contact with the electrodes d, c and an arc produced by withdrawing the latter electrode. To bend a straight filament into a loop, it is laid across two platinum hooks p, Fig. 8, carried by a frame n, to which is also attached a receptacle o for catching the filament when bent. The frame is introduced as before into the vessel a, the electrode c being pushed back out of the way and the electrode d replaced by a rod, preferably of thorium oxide. The filament is heated to incandescence by a current through the two hooks, and the frame is raised so that the rod d engages the filament and bends it down between the hooks. The apparatus may have more than one pair of hooks, so that more than one filament can be bent without removing the frame from the vessel a.
Patent GB-190427821-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Appliance for Loading Ships with Coal consisting of a Distributing Box forming a Suspended Cone.
Inventor: BISSET WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-12-20
Granted: 1905-09-07
Abstract: 27,821. B'sset, W. Dec. 20. Skips.-Relates to an appliance for loading ships with coal and like material, and consists of a distributing-box with side shoots, forming a suspended cone. The box a is suspended from a crane hook by chains b. In the sides of the box are arranged openings e, partially closed by doors f suspended on hinges g so as to open automatically under pressure from within. The bottom of the box is somewhat conical in form so as to deflect the material into side shoots i hinged to shoots l. These lower shoots are provided with hooks n adapted to engage with eyes carried on the upper ends of additional slides p when running the material down to the bottom of the ship's hold. The inclination of the shoots l, p may be varied by ropes r fastened to the combings of the ship's hatchways. The doors f, which may be secured in position if desired, are adapted, should there be any tendency to choke during the loading operation, to yield under the pressure and give increased opening for the passage of the coal.
Patent GB-190500774-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus Adapted to Automatically Limit the Amplitude of a Reciprocating Movement and Means for its Utilization for Serving Liquor.
Inventor: KUNWALD CHARLES MARCEL DE
Filed: 1905-01-14
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 774. Kunwald, C. M. de, and Smith, D. Jan. 14. Ratchet gearing for ensuring the completion of, and limiting the extent of, a reciprocating movement is described. It may be applied to the pump rod of an apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid. Upon the spindle a of the hand-lever c is mounted an arm e connected to the pump rod g, and another arm i connected to the counter j. A double sector-plate k, also fixed on the spindle a, has two sets of oppositely directed ratchet teeth. A bar o, fixed to a slidably mounted spindle p, and g.uided by a rod q, carries pawls o', o<2> adapted to engage one at a time with the toothed sectors. Towards the completion of each stroke, forward or backward, the cams w<1>, w<2> mounted on the spindle a, act upon the sliding abutments v<1>, v<2>, compressing the springs t<1>, t<2> and thus tending to force the spindle p and the pawls sideways. This tendency is opposed by the shroud plates m<1>, m<2> at the sides of the double sector-plate, until the notches n<1>, n<2> are presented to the pawls, which are at once thrust sideways, and the movement of the sectors is abruptly checked, ready for reversal. The position of the shroud plates is adjustable by means of slots and screws x<1>, to vary the volume delivered at each stroke. A coin-freed mechanism may be provided in addition to, or in place of, the counter.
Patent GB-190503518-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Sealing Device for use in connection with Journals, Pamphlets and other Publications.
Inventor: BARDET JEAN
Filed: 1905-02-20
Granted: 1905-08-31
Abstract: 3518. Bardet, J., and Bon, L., [trading as Soc. J. Bardet & Cie.]. Feb. 20, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Seals and sealing.-A newspaper scaling device consists of a tongue c, Figs. 1 and 2, formed in any convenient part of the folded paper, and a rivet e or any other means to secure the leaves forming the tongue together, so that the paper cannot be opened without the tongue or seal being first destroyed or damaged. A double-headed rivet, or one bent over as at l, Fig. 13, may be used to hold the leaves of the tongue together, or they may be strongly compressed as in Fig. 16, so as to form a thin disk o of cardboard. The device may be used at one corner, Fig. 6, and in this case the perforations h may be omitted. The sheets may be secured by pasting &c. instead of by rivets if desired.